Between 1966 and 1969, just about every major toy company had a line that capitolized on the popularity of the space program. Mattel offered kids Major Matt Mason, Eldon gave us Billy Blastoff, Marx presented Johnny and Jane Apollo, Hasbro sent GI Joe into space with a capsule and realistic space suit, and in 1965 Gilbert delivered Moon McDare.

Gilbert's 11-inch figures generally suffered from poor articulation and bland packaging but made up for it with really cool accessories. The Man from UNCLE and James Bond line come with weapons and gadgets that rival GI Joe in quality and functionality, and the Moon McDare line is no exception.

The basic Moon McDare figure came with his overalls, jumpsuits, space suit, helmet, boots, gloves, space gun and air-conditioner in a figure box. Marx gave Johnny Apollo a wife, so Gilbert gave Moon a goofy first name and a dog - Space Mutt. Space Mutt came with a dog-shaped space suit, helmet and oxygen tanks. He was nearly 5 inches long.